Considering an M8 so...

[gazkw]

I understand that it is necessary for a UV filter to reduce the purples. Are these special UV filters or the normal kind such as those from B+W?

Gonna hit cheaper lenses initially so should I be concerned about anything from voigtlander on the M8? Likely to get the nokton 35mm f1.4 to start off.

Thanks for any thought.

 

[third3rdwheel]

These filters are not the normal type and are not cheap, they cost around 300 dollars each if you buy new, as far as I know.

Sorry, I was referring to the Leica IR filters, based on AD prices.

 

[paisatge]

they are UV/IR filters to be exact. For b+w, get the 486 UV/IR filter. Not that cheap.

If you only shoot black and white, it's ok without filters, If you shoot colours, make sure you have them.

 

[gazkw]

thx for the advice... leica gives 2 free UV/IR filters with every M8, my understanding is correct?

 

[paisatge]

thx for the advice... leica gives 2 free UV/IR filters with every M8, my understanding is correct?

correct - you get 2 free UV/IR filters with a brand new M8/M8.2

 

[hookonclassic]

These filters are not the normal type and are not cheap, they cost around 300 dollars each if you buy new, as far as I know.

Sorry, I was referring to the Leica IR filters, based on AD prices.

Not anymore, check it out in e-Bay. Leica or B+W 486 UV/IR filter price has lowered due to M9.

 

[glchua]

These filters are not the normal type and are not cheap, they cost around 300 dollars each if you buy new, as far as I know.

Sorry, I was referring to the Leica IR filters, based on AD prices.

Not that expensive. Gope's Marketing is selling for about 100 plus even before the emergence of M9.

 

[gcyen]

Where is Gope's Marketing situated? How to contact them? THanks

 

[gommy]

Where is Gope's Marketing situated? How to contact them? THanks

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